Description

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Desired Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or vocational training in machining, manufacturing technology, or related field preferred. 2-5 years of CNC machining experience with both lathe and mill operations. Strong background in precision measurement and quality control processes. Prior experience with CNC troubleshooting and process improvement preferred.

• Responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining CNC machines to produce precision castings according to specifications. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to quality and safety. This position requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure parts are produced to exact specifications. The operator will work with both CNC lathes and mills, ensuring efficient production, accurate measurements, and adherence to company and industry standards.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to machine aluminum castings.
• Perform machine adjustments, offsets, and tool changes as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify dimensions.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments to maintain efficiency.
• Document production data, quality checks, and machine logs.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

• Technical Expertise
• Blueprint reading
• Precision and Accuracy
• Problem-Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Quality Focus
• Safety Awareness
• Time Management
• Teamwork & Communication
• Continuous Improvement

• None

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/machine shop setting with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, metal shavings and cutting fluids. 
• The temperature may vary depending on season and shop ventilation. 
• PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection and steel toed shoes is required. 
• The work pace is steady and may include repetitive tasks and close attention to detail.
• Employees must remain alert and safety conscious at all times due to the nature of operating heavy and automated equipment. Occasional overtime or shift flexibility may be required to meet production demands.

• Ability to stand, walk and move about the shop floor for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per shift).
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and handling of parts and tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and castings weighing up to 50 lbs regularly: assistance with heavier loads available.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for handling precision tools and small components.
• Visual acuity to read blueprints and precision measuring instruments.
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect machine sounds, alarms, or changes in equipment operation.
• Tolerance to working in a machine shop environment with moderate noise levels, coolants, and exposure to metal shavings.

• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of shop math (addition, subtraction, geometry, decimals).

Description

Remote Status: On-Site

Aluminum Fitter

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

The Aluminum Fitter is responsible for fabricating, laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting of aluminum components for both new construction and repair projects. The role involves interpreting blueprints and specifications to assemble various aluminum structures accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of safety and quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Lay out and examine Aluminum stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
• Smooth work piece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
• Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
• Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
• Preheat work pieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
• Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
• Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• And miscellaneous duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year related experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

• Starting pay is $18+ per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Description

Aluminum Welder

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

As an Aluminum Welder, you will use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components, to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. This position will be responsible for welding components of the ship and completing repairs or new builds on time, to specifications, and within scope of the project. Completes all the required company training and follows all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Lie out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
• Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
• Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
• Fill holes and increase the size of metal parts.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
• Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process.
• Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
• Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
• Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
• Hammer out bulges or bends in metal work pieces.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year related experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

• Starting pay is $18+ per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Description

Become a Key Player at ATEK Metal Technologies: We're Hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician!

At ATEK Metal Technologies, we're all about precision, innovation, and keeping our machines running like a well-oiled machine. If you're someone who loves getting hands-on, solving problems, and ensuring that everything is operating smoothly, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do:

• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve plant safety, equipment performance, and product quality with regards to equipment functionality
• Follow maintenance methods that improve equipment uptime and reliability
• Work with other shifts to ensure proper pass down and pick up on work and repairs to finish in timely manner
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance functions to ensure equipment uptime and reliability
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to repair and maintain production equipment
• Identify potential failure modes and suggests solutions

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive problem-solver who can think ahead and prevent issues before they impact production
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for precision—because at ATEK, quality is everything
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have good mechanical aptitude
• Must be self-motivated and able to work without detailed work instructions
• Strong root cause analysis

Why You'll Love Working at ATEK:

• Competitive pay with a full benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Childcare reimbursement up to $400/month
• 2 full weeks of paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance within the company
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued
• A chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that leads in metal manufacturing

Ready to play an essential role in keeping ATEK Metal Technologies at the forefront of the industry? Send us your resume because we want to hear about your experience, your passion for maintenance, and your commitment to excellence.

Description

Date posted: May 21, 2025

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

If you are looking to be part of an engaging team and want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, DC Fabricators, Inc. wants to talk with you! We offer competitive pay, benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date and a generous PTO accrual.

DCF is a major supplier to the Navy Shipbuilding Program.

Job Summary:

This position is concerned with the performance of dimensional inspection and non-destructive examination of component parts in accordance with established procedures and specifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections on all parts, assemblies, and fabrications as specified on drawings and route cards; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• Set-up assemblies and perform dimensional inspections using scales, tape measure, layout and optical equipment, and other hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages.
• Set-up and perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on components. NDT may include MT, PT, VT, RT, or UT, as required; record results of the inspection and indicate disposition.
• When performing dimensional inspections of parts machined by outside vendors, review Purchase Order to ensure all requirements have been met.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing operations including identification of material and identification of welding operator qualifications. Audit drawing control and adherence to work instructions and procedures.
• Perform surveillance on material identification in the shop and in stores; insure segregation of scrap material from material in-process.
• Maintain calibration program for company inspection equipment, tools and personally owned gages.
• Visit vendor facilities to perform inspections of vendor work.
• Work with customer representatives and/or Government Inspectors to complete customer inspection points as assigned.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation files as required.
• Provide written reports as required.

US Citizenship required at time of hire.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Graduate, or the equivalent, with additional instruction in NDT and/or Dimensional Inspection. Completion of an apprenticeship program is desirable.

Experience:

• Preferred two years of NDE and/or Dimensional Inspection experience in an industrial environment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of NDE and/or dimensional inspection principles and their application to industrial inspection problems.
• Must apply individual initiative to accomplish the necessary inspections and conduct audits to assure compliance with required processes.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints commonly found in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer Skills:

• Computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as WORD, Excel, and Outlook.

DC FABRICATORS INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Description

• Train for 12-14 weeks for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/National Board training/certification commissions.
• 120 hours of on-the-job training with another Inspector to complete training process.
• Perform new construction, repair, alteration and jurisdiction inspections of boilers and pressure vessels as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Sections III, and National Board Code including referenced construction codes and standards of our clients.

• High school diploma and equivalent (Military) work experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years of boiler and/or high-pressure steam & water system maintenance/operation experience
• 4+ years of mechanical experience with Boilers and Pressure Vessels in a power plant-Nuke or conventional MM/BT, or an SRO and/or a Steam PPWO/EOOW 3+ years
• Navy Nuke EM or ET with a minimum of 3yrs qualified SRO experience
• Quality Assurance inspections of mechanical equipment, water, and steam systems
• Boiler and/or steam system maintenance and operation
• Inspections on mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems
• NBIC Boiler Inspector Qualification a plus
• Insurance inspection service experience involving risk-based inspections and analysis
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based applications, Lotus Notes
• Clean driving record and must be able to pass a background check.

Description

The Senior O&M; Technician operates and maintains gas/oil-fueled electric generating units including turbines, generators, boilers, transformers, pumps, switchyard systems, and associated auxiliary equipment. Responsible for startup, shutdown, and steady-state operations while ensuring plant reliability, efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Provides leadership in directing operators, support staff, and contractors, and supports environmental, safety, and NERC compliance programs.

Plant Operations:

• Operate gas turbines and auxiliary systems during startup, shutdown, and normal operations without direct supervision.
• Monitor plant systems, alarms, and operating conditions to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Conduct inspection rounds of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Respond appropriately to abnormal or emergency conditions.
• Communicate and coordinate with market operations and dispatch groups.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, digital control, instrumentation, communication, and computer network systems.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
• Inspect, repair, rebuild, align, adjust, and clean rotating equipment, valves, actuators, piping, breakers, and control systems.
• Conduct interlock and circuit breaker trip checks.
• Use schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to diagnose and repair systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair medium- and low-voltage breakers and associated equipment.
• Utilize electrical and instrumentation testing equipment for calibration and troubleshooting.

Project & Administrative Support:

• Conduct tests, surveys, and layout work for plant projects.
• Assist with new construction drawings and revisions to plant equipment and facilities.
• Use work management systems to create/update work orders, PMs, material requests, and reports.
• Prepare written reports on plant conditions and operations.
• Assist in invoice review and site inventory management.

Leadership & Compliance

• Direct and coordinate the work of plant personnel and contractors.
• Conduct job briefings and enforce company procedures.
• Support and help manage site safety, environmental, and NERC compliance programs.
• Participate in audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Mentor and train employees; promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain SPCC, FRP, emergency response, CPR, and incipient firefighting readiness.

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Power Plant Technologies, or Industrial Engineering Technology.
• 3-5 years of power plant operations & maintenance experience (combustion turbine experience preferred).
• Successful completion of POSS and MASS testing.
• Valid State Driver's License and ability to obtain required certifications.
• Ability to pass physical abilities assessment (climbing, heights, lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Strong knowledge of power plant startup, operation, and shutdown procedures.
• Working knowledge of boilers, turbines, generators, transformers, pumps, exciters, switchyard systems, and auxiliaries.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, calibrate, and adjust plant instrumentation and controls.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical prints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multitasking industrial environment.
• Commitment to environmental stewardship, OSHA compliance, and safe work practices.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold conditions.
• Close visual acuity for inspections and computer-based monitoring.
• Availability for overtime and on-call rotation.
• Willingness to assist at other facilities as needed.

Description

Service Engineer, Turbocharger

About the MIB
Partnership (Orion Talent & BlueForge Alliance)

Description

• Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 3-4 weekly shift schedule where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 the next. There are openings on all shifts:
• A-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6am - 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• B-Shift = Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6pm – 6am) / 10% Shift Differential
• C-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6am – 6pm) / No Shift Differential
• D-Shift = Every other Wednesday, and Thursday through Saturday (6pm – 6am) / 25% Shift Differential

Position Description:

Description